Aznavour not going to make bowFebruary 21, 2009 - 15:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Renowned singer Charles Aznavour is not going to make his bow after assuming the post of Armenia's Ambassador to Switzerland."There was time when I performed 130 concerts every year. Now, I reduced the number of concerts to 50-60. But I think there will be time both for diplomatic activities and composing in Geneva," Aznavour said, Vzglyad newspaper reports. Charles Aznavour accepted Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan's proposal to serve as Armenia's Ambassador to Switzerland a couple of weeks ago. "I consider it an honor that Armenia wants to see me as its envoy. I had some hesitation at first because it's not an easy mission. But I have come to a conclusion that it's important for Armenia and for all of us," Aznavour said Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |